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Coverage dated June 18, 2025

Teen struck by lightning in NYC's Central Park | News Channel 3-12

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By Jesse Zanger Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK CITY (WCBS) -- A 15-year-old boy was struck by lightning during a

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  1. New York Post

    Teen struck by lightning in Central Park after freak thunderstorm (opens New York Post)

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    A 16-year-old suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by lightning in Central Park on Thursday afternoon, law enforcement sources tell The Post.

  2. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Teen struck by lightning in NYC's Central Park | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Jesse Zanger Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK CITY (WCBS) -- A 15-year-old boy was struck by lightning during a

  3. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Teen struck by lightning in NYC's Central Park (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    By Jesse Zanger Click here for updates on this story NEW YORK CITY (WCBS) — A 15-year-old boy was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm in Manhattan on Thursday. It happened at around 3:40 p.m. in Central Park along the East Drive near East 100th Street, the FDNY said.

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